Indirect Commodity Buyer

PUREM; Novi (MI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PUREM, based in Novi, MI, seeks an Indirect Commodity Buyer focusing on CAPEX and tooling. You will source and procure capital equipment, tooling, and related indirect commodities, develop commodity strategies and negotiate terms to drive total cost of ownership.

You will manage RFQs, supplier selection, and cost analyses, collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, finance and operations, and monitor supplier performance and project timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in supply chain, engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years purchasing/procurement experience in automotive/manufacturing preferred.
• Experience purchasing CAPEX, tooling, capital equipment, MRO, or indirect commodities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute regional commodity strategies aligned with global purchasing plans.
• Manage sourcing for CAPEX, tooling, equipment, MRO, and other indirect commodities.
• Create RFQs, evaluate quotations, and lead supplier selection and negotiations.

Skills

Sourcing strategy

Negotiation

RFQ management

Supplier relationship management

Cost analysis

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

29101 Haggerty Rd, Novi , Michigan 48377 , United States

Remote Job

Hybrid

Position Type

Full-time

Job Description

Indirect Commodity Buyer – CAPEX & Tooling

The Indirect Commodity Buyer is responsible for sourcing and procurement activities for assigned indirect commodities, with a primary focus on CAPEX, tooling, capital equipment, and related manufacturing purchases. This position develops and executes commodity strategies, manages supplier performance, conducts competitive sourcing activities, and negotiates commercial terms to achieve the best total cost of ownership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute regional commodity strategies aligned with global purchasing strategies.
• Manage sourcing activities for CAPEX, tooling, equipment, MRO, and other assigned indirect commodities.
• Develop and issue RFQs, evaluate supplier quotations, and lead supplier selection activities.
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, payment terms, and total cost of ownership.
• Prepare sourcing recommendations and business cases for management approval.
• Identify and implement cost savings and VA/VE opportunities.
• Manage supplier relationships and supplier performance.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, Plant Operations, and other internal stakeholders on capital and tooling projects.
• Monitor project timelines, budgets, cash flow, and supplier deliverables.
• Support cost analysis, spend analysis, and working capital improvement initiatives.
• Maintain purchasing and cost-savings information within applicable systems and reporting tools.
• Utilize SAP and other procurement systems to support sourcing and purchasing activities.
• Support resolution of supplier invoicing and Accounts Payable issues as needed.
• Provide regular reporting on sourcing activities, cost savings, and project performance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of purchasing/procurement experience, preferably within an automotive or manufacturing environment.
• Experience purchasing CAPEX, tooling, capital equipment, MRO, or other indirect commodities strongly preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience with supplier negotiations and cost analysis.
• Demonstrated experience with RFQs, strategic sourcing, supplier selection, and commercial negotiations.
• Strong analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and management.
• Ability to travel domestically as required.

We offer medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, prescription, basic life, short and long-term disability, 401k, PTO, plus much more!

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